Colorado is home to nearly 30 different ski areas. While each spot offers its own unique charm, some are definitely more magical than others. Here is your guide to the best ski towns in Colorado.
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Aspen Snowmass
The Roaring Fork Valley, in which Aspen & Snowmass are located, is an astonishingly beautiful place that offers the quintessential ski experience. While Aspen certainly has a reputation, it definitely lives up to it. The apres scene is great here, as well as the many other experiences offered in this area.
WHAT TO DO HERE
- Snowshoe from the top of Aspen Mountain
- Snowmobile to the Maroon Bells
- Ski the famous Highland Bowl
- Soak at Iron Mountain Hot Springs
- Eat at Aspen’s best restaurants including: Mawa’s Kitchen & White House Tavern
- Try the best hot chocolate in the US at the Little Nell Hotel
Crested Butte
Hailed as Colorado’s last great ski town, Crested Butte is much quieter than many ski areas across the state. It’s semi remote location has kept the vibe here very laid back and local, as well as kept its historical downtown intact.
WHAT TO DO HERE
- Eat at Secret Stash (without a doubt, the best pizza in Colorado)
- Stroll along the historical streets of the tiny town
- Try delectable bagels at Butte Bagels
- Snowshoe along the gorgeous Snodgrass Trail
- Lastly, enjoy the scenic drive along highway 135 from Gunnison
Breckenridge
While this may be one of the most popular ski towns in Colorado, it’s still worth a visit. Breckenridge is particularly wonderful as there are several delightful nearby towns that are also worth a visit (Dillon, Frisco and Silverthorne).
WHAT TO DO HERE
- Ski from the highest chairlift in North America, the Imperial Express Superchair
- Try the best cookies in Colorado at Mountain Top Cookie Shop
- Visit nearby Frisco and stroll along the main street
- Watch the sunset over the frozen Dillon Reservoir at Sapphire Point
- Lastly, go tubing or nordic skiing at the Frisco Adventure Park
Enjoy the best ski towns in Colorado!
After reading this article, we hope you are inspired to visit the best ski towns in Colorado! In addition to some of the best ski areas in the US, Colorado also offers many other amazing sights. Check out our other Colorado guides here.
Jonathan and Caroline